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Loaded Hashbrown Casserole offers creamy textures and savory flavors with cheese, bacon, and perfectly baked potatoes.
Loaded Hashbrown Casserole is a dish that invites the comforting aroma of melted cheese and crispy bacon to fill your kitchen. The combination of creamy sour cream and cream of chicken soup creates a luxurious base, enveloping the diced hashbrowns in a blanket of flavor. As it bakes, the cheese bubbles and browns, forming a delightful crust that’s both inviting and satisfying. A hint of garlic salt and pepper gives a gentle kick, enhancing the overall savoriness.
This casserole is a heartwarming gathering of textures. Every forkful combines the softness of tender potatoes with the occasional crunch of perfectly cooked bacon. The sharpness of cheddar ties everything together, providing a rich contrast to the sweet, caramelized notes of the diced onions. Make sure to bake the casserole until it's golden-brown to achieve that irresistible top layer—this wait is well worth it.
Sharing this dish is like offering a hug on a plate. Its warm and familiar taste draws people in, making it perfect for family dinners or potlucks with friends. For cleaner slices and easier serving, let it rest for a few minutes after baking. This brief pause allows the flavors to meld and makes your culinary creation even more enjoyable. Whether you’re serving a crowd or enjoying the leftovers the next day, Loaded Hashbrown Casserole is a reliable favorite.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
- 2 (10.25-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 (24-ounce) carton sour cream
- 1/2 sweet onion diced
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 32 ounces frozen southern-style diced hashbrowns
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a skillet, add 1/2 of the bacon, the cream of chicken soup, the sour cream, the onion, 1 3/4 cups of the cheese, the garlic salt, and the pepper and stir to combine.
- Add the hashbrowns to the sour cream mixture and stir until it is completely incorporated.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and the remaining bacon on top of the hashbrown mixture.
- Bake the casserole until it is golden-brown, about 1 hour.
- Serve.
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